Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Lyle
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1922
Peak births
1,055
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Lyle
How many people are named Lyle?
An estimated 23,194 living Americans are named Lyle.
How rare is Lyle?
Lyle is uncommon among babies today, with 211 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 80% from its 1922 peak.
How old is the typical Lyle?
The median age of a living American named Lyle is approximately 60 years, with most bearers falling between 38 and 72 years old.
Is Lyle still popular?
Yes. Lyle is holding steady, with 211 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Lyle most common?
Lyle has its strongest geographic signal in South Dakota, where it appears 9.7× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19222025
Peak year
1922
Decline from peak
80%
2025
211
All-time
59,190